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… your doctor or local hospital for help right away . Also get help right away from your doctor or local hospital if … use of alcohol or drugs. Many people with depression delay getting medical advice and treatment because they believe depression is not serious. Or they think they can get through it on their own. Sometimes people who are deeply …
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… you are considering: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Autopsy: Should I Have an Autopsy Done … Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Irritable Bowel … Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? Related …
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… In a COPD attack or flare-up, your usual symptoms suddenly get worse. You have more shortness of breath and wheezing. … inhaler as directed by your doctor. If your symptoms do not get better after you use your medicine, have someone take … inhaled medicine, use it. A spacer or nebulizer may help get more medicine to your lungs. If your doctor has given …
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… physical activity routine, some similar to the barriers to getting active (for example, lack of time) and some … active and restarting activity after a break: Fitness: Getting and staying active Fitness: Making it a habit Quick …
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… that way too. Don't let these feelings stand in the way of getting treatment. Remember that this disorder can happen to … constantly wish you could cut down. You spend a lot of time getting or using opioids or recovering from the effects. You … health problems. You need more and more of the opioids to get the same effect. Or you get less effect from the same …
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… as soon as you feel symptoms. If your symptoms get worse or are not getting better within 5 minutes, call 9-1-1 right away. Stay … if it is past the expiration date. Nitroglycerin can get old. And when it is old, it may not work. If your …
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… caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can … were not immunized against pertussis as children can also get a dose of the vaccine for free. A booster dose of the …
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… You may need a surgeon. Having many doctors can help you get the best care, but it also can cause problems. If you … to repeat a medical test. Become frustrated because you're getting different advice on your treatment. Be more likely … will know all the tests, medicines, and treatments you are getting and help you with any problems. Ask your other …
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… also limits your body's ability to fight infection and get blood to areas that need it. If you get a minor foot injury, it could become an ulcer or a … easy. Most of the care can be done when you are bathing or getting ready for bed. What increases your risk for …
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… pills that lower blood sugar, their blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar may happen if your … (CGM). This helps predict when your child's blood sugar gets low. Keep quick-sugar food handy. This includes glucose … steps when your child's blood sugar level is below the target range (usually below 4.0 mmol/L). Share treatment …